A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2974621 Details
Epoch: 137 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2976015 epoch_slot_no: 16815 block_no: 2974482 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2019-08-13 19:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37e751f226566968bbddc84572801f982b2d3b4b2da7729e56545b3a000d1f1cBlock Operator
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